Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Location:

Brandon Middle School

The Special Education Resource Room Teacher serves students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) who have a variety of abilities. The teacher will provide core academic instruction across to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement, preferably CI or ASD
• Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually update certification
• Experience working with middle school-aged, special education students is preferred
• Experience with a diverse student and parent population is preferred
• Experience in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of elementary curriculum and instructional practices
• Proficient in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compliance laws
• Proficient in the Seclusion and Restraint Michigan Department of Education law
• Knowledge of PBIS practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to successfully teach students with autism, emotional and/or cognitive impairment and those who require a higher level of behavioral support
• Ability to create a classroom schedule and adhere to a structured environment within the classroom
• Ability to coordinate paraprofessional staff

Responsibilities:

• Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally
• Schedule, attend and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings within required time frames
• Develop, implement, communicate and monitor IEPs per legal requirements and BSD standards
• Collaborate, create and implement rigorous lessons that are engaging, meaningful and aligned with the student's IEP, the District and State standards by grade and subject matter
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and other professionals to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) designed to promoted students' educational, physical, and social development
• Provide ongoing support for general education teachers (including curriculum adaptations, behavior management, meeting IEP objectives, etc)
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies and regularly communicate with parents and the school team
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
• Adhere to the District's policies

Reports To:

Director of Student Support Services and School Principal

Workday/Week:
Per Building Schedule

Starting Date:
Start of the  school year

Compensation:
Per the BEA Master Agreement